Revised in 2024, these Child Care Foundational Trainings provide foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. 

Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.

These courses fulfill introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

• Introduction to the Child Care Profession
• Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
• Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care

 Professional Development Network program (PDN) is officially becoming the new home for Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT).

The new system begins July 1st, 2026.  If you have questions or need assitance registering for a course please email me at tracyfleck@wiseturtleteachings.com

Registration is currently open for:

CCFT: Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher

August 11th-September 8th

Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM

 https://pdsonline.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/dd0ffdec-43c1-4653-97be-417067bfc352?session=84639620-e39c-4fe8-a8ee-c086719a2a97 

CCFT: Introduction to the Child Care Profession

September 9th- October 13th

Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM

 https://pdsonline.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/6af552d7-9087-49b2-b58f-3a56ff715f85?session=4498b8d7-de00-48f3-86ab-7d269cd427c8 

CCFT: Fundamentals of Family Child Care 

October 20th- December 1st

Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM

 https://pdsonline.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/4cc997cc-fa24-412c-af80-fdc3308acdf8?session=65ed8787-855c-434a-995d-07e145a93e1d 

Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children in a home setting. 

Content includes exploring the basics of family child care from foundational business practices to intentionally planning to support growth and development for mixed-age groups. Learners explore rules and regulations governing family child care businesses and programming. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin. 

This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202 and 250 for family child care. 

Wisconsin Pyramid Model Courses coming soon.